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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.41, 1,623.87 and 351.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.41, 1,623.87 and 351.94 is: 527.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.41 : 1,623.87 = 351.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.41/1,623.87 = 351.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.41x = 1,623.87 × 351.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.41x = 571,504.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,504.81/1,082.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.99

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